By
Gypsy Rhapsody
Vannie was all a-dither when she returned from the many
"art sightings" over the last several weeks.
The art in New Mexico reminds her of the art in Louisiana...it's just
all over the place. Everywhere you look there's something "artsy"
going on. It might be visual arts or it might be God's art. You
just have to look around, and you've spotted it.
When she inserted her camera card in the computer,
I could see why she was so excited.
Take a look for yourself.
These first few pictures are from the Costilla, NM Fall Art Tour.
Costilla is north of Questa on Hwy.522...almost in Colorado.
This is Mitchell Silas...Navajo Sandpainter.
David said that this guy was so interesting to watch. He could
put a little sand in his hand and create a masterpiece.
V and D said that some of these places didn't look like much on the outside...
but when you opened the door and walked inside...the magic happened.
Karen Ahlgren..watercolor artist
Check out this gallery...Created from an old church
Jaroso, CO
Another hole in the wall place...
The artist specialized in African musical instruments.
This gallery was also in Jaroso. Jaroso used to be a much bigger place.
It even used to have a hotel. The train went through here. This is right
downtown...notice the dirt roads.
The artist here is a sculptor.
OK...I had to look hard at this picture. Most of the gallery/house
is built underground...kind of like the earthships over in Taos.
That steeple is on top of the dirt "roof". The partial building on
the right actually has stairs inside leading down to the living quarters.
Ute Mountain
God's handywork...
The blue mountain and the yellow sunflowers...so beautiful.
This is such a New Mexico sight.
The old truck and covered wagon was at the earth house.
That's Ute Mountain in the background.
Another Art experience...
New Mexico State Fair
Dave in the Spanish Village.
Vannie said that the fair had several villages...
Spanish, Native American, African American.
All included food, art, dancing, singing, etc.
They got to ride the Senior Citizens bus to the fair...FREE.
...and it was dollar day...so a very inexpensive outing.
What?...The Blue Dog in New Mexico.
This was in the Education Building at the fair.
A student had recreated the Blue Dog.
Vannie said it seemed like she was looking at an old friend.
More of God's Art
The dahlia display at the fair
God is quite the artist.
The is Elephant Rock. Dave said he was having a hard
time seeing the elephant. Vannie said that the tallest part was
the top of the head, and the trunk goes down on the right.
Actually, I had a little trouble, too. Maybe if you squint.
They are coming...They are coming.
The aspens are starting to peek their beautiful heads out of the forest.
Thar's gold in them there hills.
This is Snoopy Mountain in Questa.
The shadows, the aspens, the blue sky...pretty special
The "walk" continues.
Old Fechin Inn in Taos
Vannie had a children's book publishing workshop here.
It is now the Taos Art Museum.
How many colors does God have in his palette?
Unlimited...I guess.
This was taken right across from the museum in Taos.
Vannie said I had to include this sculpture.
She could relate to these ladies in all the right "places."
Taos, NM
V and D always LOVED the art walks in Lafayette.
New Mexico is no different.
Colors, Styles, Places, Creativity abound...
